"When I heard that someone was coming from the palace, I rushed to receive him. But now that I think about that person, I feel that something is wrong."

"He kept saying he was working for the government, but he never gave his name."

"If you say he is of low status, the slaves who follow him are very respectful to him. When they see the painting on the wall mentioning you, the tone is also very intimate. If you say he is of high status, it doesn't seem quite right. It seems that he speaks and acts more easily than Duke Deng..."

Zhao Chengyan's eyes were solemn and the smile on his face faded a little. After hearing what Liu Yunqing said, he couldn't imagine that there was such a person around the emperor.

instead,,,,

"What does that person look like and how is he dressed?" Zhao Chengyan asked again.

Liu Yunqing remembered it clearly and immediately described it in detail from head to toe.

"He is not very tall, probably in his early fifties, with a round square face, narrow eyes, and eyebrows that are seven parts kind and three parts majestic. He has a short beautiful beard, and looks like a typical scholar."

"If there is anything special about him, it's probably his demeanor. He is calm and relaxed in every move he makes. He is unlike me who is always busy and has a hard life. He looks like a pampered nobleman."

"Oh, yes! His clothes are ordinary, but I see he always turns the jade ring on his thumb. Does Ah Yan have any impression of him? Who is he?"

Before Zhao Chengyan finished listening, he had a vague guess in his mind. Then, after listening to Liu Yunqing's detailed description of the ring, it was hard for him not to know the person's identity.

Seeing Zhao Chengyan's strange expression, Liu Yunqing became anxious.

"If you know the truth, just tell me. You are such a bad guy who keeps me hanging!"

Zhao Chengyan chuckled and raised his hand to gently play with a strand of hair that was sticking to Liu Yunqing's neck.

"I'm ready. Do you really want me to say that?"

Liu Yunqing sneered at him: "What's there to say? I've already met him."

Zhao Chengyan smiled solemnly, raised his hands and put them around Liu Yunqing's waist to prevent him from falling down again due to a startle.

"Then I have to say, the person who saw you is not a confidant of the emperor, but the emperor himself."

Liu Yunqing tilted his head and felt that his ears were not working well.

"I don't think I heard clearly what Ah Yan said."

It doesn’t matter if you didn’t hear it clearly, Zhao Chengyan repeated it with a smile.

"I mean, the one who comes to see you today is the official."

"He had been seriously ill and finally recovered a little. He must have felt suffocated in the palace, so he took the opportunity to come out for a walk and see what a wonderful person you are. Not only can you make movable type, but you can also invite Duke Deng."

"Since he saw the painting I gave you, he probably guessed that we were quite close friends. At least he could see that I treated you very well."

"Don't worry. I'm not afraid that he will see that I have feelings for you. I'll take care of everything. Even though he's not a good king or a good father, he won't make things difficult for you."

Watching Zhao Chengyan's mouth opening and closing, Liu Yunqing was still unable to react.

How come I suddenly met the official?

It seemed like she didn't do anything rude just now, right?

Thinking about what he had said in front of the emperor, Liu Yunqing couldn't help but cover his face and buried his head in Zhao Chengyan's arms.

"What's wrong? You just met someone, why are you scared now?"

Liu Yunqing hummed and moaned for a long time before he let out a sound of annoyance.

"I was wondering who he was, and I thought to myself that I had met Duke Deng, so how could he be as powerful as Duke Deng? I spoke quite casually and gave him the rotten tea I ordered. I will order him another day."

"Ayan, I really messed up. Will the government think I'm ignorant? I originally wanted to present treasures to win a good impression, but now..."

Zhao Chengyan was overjoyed when he heard Liu Yunqing's mumbling. It was so rare to see her so flustered, she was so adorable.

"No matter how kind the emperor is, he can't smile at everyone. You also said that he stayed in the bookstore for less than an hour. Who is he? If he really didn't like you, why would he stay and talk for such a long time?"

"Don't worry, I'm here. If he wants to see you, I will definitely stay with you all the time. You don't have to think about how to please him. I like you, and that's enough. You don't need to consider his expression."

Come to think of it, Liu Yunqing felt temporarily relieved and laughed at Zhao Chengyan's arrogant tone, not even taking the government seriously.

Zhao Chengyan said seriously: "You know, I'm not joking with you. We don't have to look at his face."

"He...can't control me anymore."

Zhao Chengyan had never told Liu Yunqing in detail how many private soldiers he had, nor had he ever told him how many arrows and swords he had made with the help of those unknown copper and iron mines.

Even without him saying it, Liu Yunqing could guess that Zhao Chengyan did not rebel simply because he did not want to disrupt the current peaceful days and did not want to cause bloodshed in Bianjing.

He loves peaceful days more than anyone else, and cares more about people's well-being than anyone else.

However, even rabbits will bite when they are cornered. Zhao Chengyan is just enduring it. If the situation suddenly changes one day, or if someone pushes Zhao Chengyan to the extreme, it is hard to say who will win.

"Well, let's not talk about this. Just let him be. You can kill him or chop him up as you wish. Now that I have gained some real benefits, I don't want to think too far ahead."

"By the way, I haven't asked you why you came at this time. I was thinking of going back to your house to have dinner with you later, but you came here first."

When he said this, Zhao Chengyan remembered that he had brought Liu Yunqing some osmanthus yogurt that had just been made in the kitchen of his house.

Liu Yunqing has been enduring the heat every day since the beginning of summer in order to keep healthy. However, it has been hot and humid these days and Liu Yunqing really wants to eat some cold food. He keeps talking about it all day long, which makes Zhao Chengyan feel distressed.

So, after going back to change his clothes, Zhao Chengyan was still thinking about the food that Yunqing was talking about, so he went to find the court doctor again and discussed with him in detail about Liu Yunqing's physical condition and the nourishing diet.

The court doctor finally felt relieved based on Liu Yunqing's pulse and allowed Liu Yunqing to eat something slightly cooler, but he could not even think about eating cold food.

Zhao Chengyan was happy for Liu Yunqing, so he ordered the kitchen to make some sweet-scented osmanthus yogurt. The ice cubes were stirred for a moment before they came, thinking that they would not be very cold after the journey. Who would have thought that the two of them would not be cold at all when they met and talked until now?

Zhao Chengyan couldn't help feeling annoyed. He slapped his head and wanted to call Mao'er to get some ice. However, Liu Yunqing refused and quickly brought the osmanthus yogurt. After taking a bite, he showed a satisfied smile.

"That's enough! That's enough!"

The yogurt is dense and creamy, and the osmanthus is sweet. Liu Yunqing feels extremely happy after just one bite.

"You've insisted on not eating cold food for so long. Even though I keep complaining, I know you're doing this for my own good. Why shouldn't I just be patient?"

"Just get well soon, and save yourself from being sad."

As he spoke, Liu Yunqing scooped a spoonful and handed it to Zhao Chengyan's lips: "Ayan, try it! It's delicious!"

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